Cryptocurrencies, or cryptoassets, are playing an increasingly important role in the financial system. In this training course, we look at cryptocurrencies from a prudential perspective. The different types of cryptocurrencies, their specific characteristics and the way they work are discussed in detail.

The objective of this training course is to:

• describe the characteristics and operation of cryptocurrencies in detail;
• provide an overview of existing regulations and future developments;
• discuss the impact of cryptocurrencies on AML. 

CONTENT

• Properties of cryptocurrencies
  • What are the different types?
  • What are the characteristics of cryptocurrencies?
  • How cryptocurrencies work: the system behind these means of payment?
• Regulatory framework
  • Application of the general regulatory framework.
  • Specific legislation on cryptocurrencies.
  • Expected developments: will cryptocurrencies become the means of payment of the future?
• Implications for AML
  • Challenges and approach in the fight against fraud and money laundering.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Duration: ½ day of training (3 class hours)
• Hours: 09:00 to 12:30
• Location: This training will be given online.
• Language: This training will be given in English
• Additional information: How do you start the webinar? You will receive a login and password by email to access our platform. In the platform you will find a link. By clicking on the scheduled date the webinar will start via Webex. In order to receive training points, it is important to enter your own name and surname in Webex, follow the entire training day and answer the questions suggested by the trainer. Do not follow the training with several people on the same PC.

You follow a ‘Live webinar’ digitally in a group. It is ‘learning-apart-together’. At an agreed time, the teacher and participants log in to a video conference tool, each from his or her own location and with his or her own computer. Via this tool’s camera, microphone and chat function, there is an opportunity for interaction and feedback, both from the participants to the teacher and vice versa. The teaching material consists as a basis of a presentation via the MyFA learning platform, supplemented with various other items (such as digital syllabus, presentation, audiovisual fragments, etc.).

• Acquire knowledge from top experts
• No travel time, but direct contact
• Deepen your knowledge and obtain recognized continuing professional development hours

• Be on time for the webinar. It’s best to join 10 minutes before it starts.
• Unexpected delay or technical issue ? You can reach us at +32 (0)2 507 69 61.
• To start the webinar, log in to the learning platform and open the training’s video conference link.
• You don’t need to download the video conference tool if you prefer not to; you can participate via your internet browser.
• If you haven’t logged in to the platform before, do so ahead of the training day.
• We recommend to review the learning material in advance and prepare your questions.

• To receive your (CPD) participation certificate for a live webinar, your presence and active participation are required throughout the entire session. Interaction is key to our trainings, whether through direct conversation, poll questions or chat.
• Your (CPD) participation certificate will be published on your MyFA account the day following the course.
• Febelfin Academy wishes you a great learning experience.

The training course can be followed by various target groups:

• Compliance Officers and their employees;
• AML Compliance Officers and their employees;
• anyone wishing to understand cryptocurrencies from a prudential perspective.